Larry Wilder Represents Second Student in GCCS Bus Abuse Case

In June 2025, attorney Larry Wilder announced that he is representing the family of a second special-needs child who was allegedly sexually abused while riding a Greater Clark County Schools (GCCS) bus. The case involves a 7-year-old student who, according to allegations, was molested by an older special-needs student on bus number 210 during rides to New Washington Schools.

Wilder explained that surveillance video captured the incident, even though the bus monitor was reportedly distracted by a cell phone at the time. He stressed the vulnerability of the children involved, noting their difficulty in articulating what happened or even fully recognizing that the conduct was wrong. “You have young people who have these special needs, who can’t articulate clearly things that have happened,” Wilder said. “But more importantly, don’t necessarily understand what was happening was something that was wrong.”

The allegations come shortly after a separate lawsuit was filed over a similar incident involving another child on the same bus. Wilder said the new case could lead to additional litigation and that he expects a third victim to come forward. He emphasized that the school district had a responsibility to prevent such harm and failed in its duty of care.

“This child was supposed to be protected. Instead, the Greater Clark County Schools failed to take reasonable and required steps to prevent the horrendous attack by another student,” Wilder said.

The families involved are seeking $700,000 in damages, in addition to policy reforms within the district to improve supervision and ensure student safety. The district has 90 days to respond to the claims before a formal lawsuit is filed.

GCCS officials declined to comment, citing ongoing and potential litigation.

By representing multiple families in the bus abuse cases, Wilder has underscored the importance of accountability in school transportation safety. His advocacy calls attention to the vulnerabilities of special-needs children and the obligation of school systems to safeguard their students.